What is Tanjore Painting
Tanjore painting is a type of Indian art that originated in Tanjore, India. It is also known as Thanjavur painting.
It is believed that the art of Tanjore painting had its origins at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India, also known as the rice bowl and home to the 'Big Temple'. From there it spread over time to many other parts of India and is today a recognized art form with its own centre, traditional style and motifs.
Tanjore Painting is an art form that dates back to 16th Century AD. It originated from Thanjavur, a town in South India. Tanjore painting is unique for its technique and vibrant colors. Gold foil and special glass beads are used to give the paintings a unique look and feel
The process of creating Tanjore painting is elaborate. It starts with the outline of the picture on a canvas. Layers of paste made out of limestone are then applied to the canvas. This is followed by a coat of zinc sulfide (artificial gemstones). Finally, colored powder is spread along this coat making the drawing look magnificent and sparkling
From a complete set of tanjore painting materials, including brushes to a variety of borders to materials like gold foil, beads and stones that can be used to give your tanjore painting an extra dash of sparkle. We also have adhesives, paints and liners that you may need while creating your tanjore painting. Materials play a vital role in creating a masterpiece.
